Public engagement in Life Sciences
Our outreach programmes aim to support Scotland's schools and their delivery of outcomes and aims around science, topical and ethical issues, careers, and interdisciplinary learning.
Public engagement is a crucial part of the research process and one that we at the School of Life Sciences are committed to doing well. We aim to use creative and engaging approaches to communicate our research and start dialogues about science and society.
Events and partnerships gallery
Our public engagement work is aimed at a diverse range of people, including schools, patient groups, families, and adult audiences. Each group allows us to learn from different viewpoints and experiences to make our research more relevant and impactful. We also work in partnership with organisations across Dundee and further afield. This allows us to learn from experts in many different fields and reach new audiences. Some examples of our engagement work are available to view in the following gallery:
If you would like to discuss ideas, events or training opportunities, please contact us at sls-publicengagement@dundee.ac.uk
Gold Award from NCCPE
Faculty watermark awarded to School of Life Sciences in 2017
Institutional watermark awarded to University of Dundee in 2020
Public engagement news
Press release
PhD student Laura Young - also know as social media influencer Less Waste Laura - is helping create new laws around the banning of disposable vapes
Feature
This British Science Week engage with Forensic Science activities you can try at home, in groups or the classroom.
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A community project with the Kirkton ‘Young at Heart’ group, facilitated by the University of Dundee, to capture memories of Dundee in a book so that their stories can be shared with future generations.